i. Biography
Humberto Alonso has been chef at O Gaveto in Matosinhos, Portugal, since 1984. He has been in charge of the kitchen since the restaurant opened, building its cooking around fresh seafood and traditional, simple preparations handled with precision and confidence.
The Climb
Humberto Alonso is chef of O Gaveto, a role he has held since 1984.
Today
Alonso continues to lead the same kitchen. His cooking is direct and disciplined: fresh seafood, traditional preparations, clean handling, and confidence rather than ornament. Lamprey is central to his work there. Lamprey à Bordalesa is one of the two top preparations highlighted at the restaurant, and lamprey rice is the other; Alonso specializes in both.
Career - Chef — O Gaveto, Matosinhos, Portugal (1984–present)
Signature
Humberto's signature dishes include Lamprey à Bordalesa and Lamprey rice.
Recognition
His longest-running recognition is tied to continuity: one chef, one kitchen, and a seafood-centered house in Matosinhos since 1984. The lamprey preparations give that reputation its most specific signature.
FAQ What is Humberto Alonso's current role? As of 2026, Humberto Alonso is Chef at O Gaveto. What is Humberto Alonso known for? His cooking is centered on fresh seafood and traditional, simple preparations handled with precision and confidence.
